The Orangeville A's were a Canadian professional basketball franchise based in Orangeville, Ontario. Founded in 2012 in Brampton, the A's were a member of the National Basketball League of Canada, where they began play for the 2013–14 season.

Orangeville A's
Orangeville A's logo
DivisionCentral Division
LeagueNBL Canada
Founded2013
HistoryBrampton A's
20132015
Orangeville A's
20152017
ArenaAthlete Institute
LocationOrangeville, Ontario
Team coloursRed and black
   
Head coachBrandon Lesovsky
OwnershipJames Tipping
WebsiteAsBasketball.ca

History

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On April 2, 2013, it was announced that an ownership group had stepped forward to put an NBL Canada team in Brampton for the 2013–14. The Brampton A's colour scheme would be red and black.[1]

On September 15, 2015, the A's decided to relocate to Orangeville, Ontario.[2][3]

After the 2016–17 season the A's folded.[4]

Home arenas

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Originally opened in 1998, the Powerade Centre is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Brampton, Ontario. The main arena has a capacity of 5,000. The A's share the arena with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL. It is also home to the Brampton Inferno, Peel Avengers, and Brampton Excelsiors lacrosse teams.[5]

On September 15, 2015, the A's announced that they would be relocating to Orangeville and begin playing at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. The team declined the option to remain at the Powerade Centre for five more years. The A's would not have to pay rental fees for modifying the court, as they were forced to do in their old arena. Team owner James Tipping said, "I had to do what was best for the team and NBL Canada. I chose to do what best for the franchise and NBL Canada."[2][3]

Final roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Orangeville A's roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G 2   Bodiford, Rick 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 37 – (1987-01-14)14 January 1987
PG 3   Harris, Anthony 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 39 – (1985-02-03)3 February 1985
G 4   Tipping, Jameson 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
G 5   Hendricks, Scotty 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg)
G 10   DiLoreto, Rico 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 34 – (1990-08-11)11 August 1990
G 12   Anderson, Jake 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 37 – (1987-04-08)8 April 1987
G 15   Joseph, Troy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 33 – (1991-05-20)20 May 1991
PF 20   Moss, Justin 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 31 – (1993-06-19)19 June 1993
F 21   Tulloch, Daniel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg)
G/F 24   Hollis-Jefferson, Rahlir 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 33 – (1991-06-26)26 June 1991
C 31   Magee, Slim 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
F 34   Thurman, Gavin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 30 – (1994-07-06)6 July 1994
Head coach
  •   Brandon Lesovsky
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Sheldon Cassimy
  •   Jacki Tipping
  •   Clinton Cybulski

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: March 7, 2016

Season-by-season record

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Season Coach Regular Season Postseason
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
2013–14 Dave Magley 27 13 .675 2nd 2 3 .400 Division Semifinals
2014–15 Dave Magley 18 14 .563 2nd 6 6 .500 Division Finals
2015–16 Chris Thomas 14 26 .350 4th 0 3 .000 Division Semifinals
2016–17 Brandon Lesovsky 16 24 .400 4th 0 3 .000 Division Semifinals
Totals 72 74 .493 8 15 .348

References

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  1. ^ Inscoe, Robin (April 2, 2013). "Pro basketball team planned for Brampton". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Inscoe, Robin. "A's bolt for Orangeville". The Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  3. ^ a b Inscoe, Robin. "National Basketball League of Canada franchise relocating to Orangeville". Orangeville Banner. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  4. ^ "WEEKLY SPORTS LEAGUE & FRANCHISE REPORT". OurSports Central. July 31, 2017.
  5. ^ "About The Powerade Centre". PoweradeCentre.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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